Um Women Aim For Victory Mark

February 26, 1992

CORAL GABLES -- The University of Miami women`s basketball team goes after another record tonight.

The eighth-ranked Hurricanes (24-1 overall, 16-0 in the Big East) will tie the school season record for victories by defeating St. John`s at the Knight Sports Complex. The 1988-89 team was 25-6 and went to the NCAA Tournament.

The Hurricanes, who clinched the conference title Friday night, have one home game remaining, against Villanova on Sunday. UM has won 24 straight since a season-opening loss to Florida State.

St. John`s (14-11, 7-9) lost to Miami 58-57 in their first meeting this season. Miami leads the series 2-1.